ConnectedCommunitiesLLC

A recovering policy wonk, Bill is passionate about the transformative power of advanced networks, open data, machine learning & the Internet of Things (IoT).

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@SanAntonio Water System's successful participation in CPS #demandresponse program is great stuff. A win-win for the utilities and the residents of San Antonio. #utilities #energy #broadband https://t.co/MmPyvYMa4c

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For those tracking announcements from Treasury regarding the American Rescue Plan’s Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund, there was another announcement today. https://t.co/eCoFNNAQAo

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Announcement from Treasury regarding approval for four states to use the American Rescue Plan's Capital Projects Fund for #broadband. https://t.co/xoAC0OyKkz

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Helpful guidance to potential BEAD applicants from Julie Darrington at @Vantage_Pnt: Step 1: develop the strategy your org and partners will pursue vis-a-vis BEAD, Step 2: conduct/finalize analytic work and Step 3: build your story. #mountainconnect

[Calix @CalixHQ]

Join Greg Bathrick, AVP of Commercial Development, at #MountainConnect to discuss with industry experts how to build a funding strategy which includes determining location eligibility and building a winning application. @MountainConnect https://t.co/0DcnPNoc6o

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Very helpful image provided by @CalixHQ at #mountainconnect. States in green have existing broadband funding programs.

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Join Greg Bathrick, AVP of Commercial Development, at #MountainConnect to discuss with industry experts how to build a funding strategy which includes determining location eligibility and building a winning application. @MountainConnect https://t.co/0DcnPNoc6o

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At #mountainconnect, @abdavidson from @NTIAgov reports that 25 states/territories have already submitted LOIs for the BEAD program. Reminder: deadline is July 18, 2022. @NatlGovsAssoc

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At #mountainconnect, a great quote from Sarah Bleau from @NTIAgov -- "Without Equity, B-E-A-D becomes B-A-D."

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Reading the BEAD #Nofo now. Here is a link - https://t.co/QcAlN0oHMA @NTIAgov

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In my most recent blog, I identify specific sections of the #IIJA that include new funding sources for #smartparking, #smartstreetlights, #VisionZero, #DEI, #smartbuildings and other widely held Smart Community objectives. Please check it out. https://t.co/qWKN5s9KoQ

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Very cool #smarthome demo day at Oak Ridge National Lab's Yarnell Home. Leaders from @TVAnews, @ORNL , joined Tennessee's Lt Governor @ltgovmcnally to tour the home and discuss the promise of grid-interactive Smart Homes. https://t.co/BQKJjrBBL0

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We’re teaming up with @ORNL to help transform how residents control their homes. @ltgovmcnally and community leaders toured our Home Energy Management System, which can pave the way for communities that are smarter, more resilient and more efficient.

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I like the concept that - when thinking about how best to utilize #iija funds - govt leaders should think about "data-ready" projects. Thanks @rpeet! https://t.co/SrMy4PhaDz via @smartcitiesdive

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Interested in how city, county, state and tribal governments are spending #ARPA funds? Check-out a dashboard released by @Results4America https://t.co/rzpnUIXyo6

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I did a close read of Treasury's new guidance re the #americanrescueplanact. In this recent blog post, I offer recommendations about how to build #smartcommunities using American Rescue Act Funds. Please check it out. https://t.co/mKz5DSAZ5c

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ICYMI: On January 21, the White House announced a National Building Performance Coalition--33 local & state govt officials working to develop community-driven building performance policies. Looks like a constructive step forward re #smartbuildings! https://t.co/nFT2L8rUwh

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Weighing-in at a healthy 461-pages, the guidebook covering the #IIJA released by the White House is written as a resource for state, local and tribal government leaders. I am starting my review at page 385--#broadband! https://t.co/KxRm9ICj7d

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Interested in use cases highlighting how cities are using data to advance decarbonization efforts? Check-out this November 17 panel discussion. https://t.co/BpT1AmGCU3 @CityofSanJose @gotenburg @visual_arena @SFEnvironment #digitaltwin

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Excited to learn of the recent launch of the National Smart Coalitions Partnership. Just posted a blog including my interview with two founding members. Pls check it out. https://t.co/0VhU4xFaYZ @cosmartcities @phxconnective #illinoissmart @KCDigitalDrive @NTXIA_ @PAGregion

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Are you an innovator developing new #telehealth services or applications that require higher bandwidth or lower latency? Check out the #10G Challenge. Pretty cool that leaders from the @MayoClinic are judging healthcare submissions. https://t.co/ZtYbuQbMXm

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What is the opposite of a nothing burger? To me, this announcement is a "Royale with Cheese." Congrats to @aarondeacon @dominicpapa and all involved! https://t.co/lfpjeBELx2

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New report offers survey data indicating that industrial companies accelerated their #IoT deployments during the #COVID19 pandemic. https://t.co/kHU5YWLSEo